2 eggs 2 cups light or dark brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter or margarine
3 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional

Preparation Instructions:
1. In a mixer bowl, cream together eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla.

2. Combine flour, soda and salt. Add to egg mixture. Blend well. Stir in nuts, if used.

3. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a log, 2 inches in diameter in waxed paper. Twist ends to shut. Refrigerate until firm, at least overnight.

4. Cut rolls into 1/4 inch thick slices. Set slices, 1 inch apart, on ungreased cookie sheets.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden crisp.

6. Serve hot or remove while hot onto rack to cool.

Tips: The dough will keep as long as 1 1/2 weeks in the refrigerator. Wrap well and seal before refrigeration.